SURGERY SCHEDULER III

The Christ Hospital Health Network; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking an organized Scheduler to manage surgeries and procedures for the operating room, endoscopy, and anesthesia departments. You will coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure accurate scheduling and resource availability.

You should have strong medical terminology knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining patient confidentiality. Familiarity with Op-Time and EPIC is a plus.

Qualifications

• Scheduling in OR, endoscopy, and anesthesia departments.
• Familiar with Op-Time, EPIC, and ICD9 verification.
• Strong medical terminology knowledge.
• Excellent customer service and communication.
• Handles pressure and maintains confidentiality.
• Knowledge of health insurance eligibility.
• Ability to verify payer information online.

Responsibilities

• Schedule surgeries and procedures for the operating room, endoscopy, and anesthesia departments.
• Act as liaison between physicians and staff to insure accurate scheduling.

Skills

Medical terminology

Computer experience

Analytical skills

Customer service

Communication

Confidentiality

Health insurance knowledge

Payer eligibility verification

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Op-Time

EPIC system

ICD9 verification system

Job description

Schedule surgeries and procedures for the operating room, endoscopy, and anesthesia departments and act as liaison between physicians and staff to insure accurate scheduling. Systems utilized include custom operating room computer software Op-Time, hospital EPIC system and ICD9 verification system.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS (e.g. BSN required, MSN preferred.):

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology, surgical procedures, diagnosis and basic human anatomy.
• Computer experience required
• Strong analytical skills, showing initiative and independent judgment while maintaining close association with team member
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills and able to develop working relationship with physicians and offices
• Able to work under pressure in busy environment with frequent interruptions
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information
• Knowledge of health insurance coverage and requirements.
• Ability to use Internet Access and utilize third party payer systems for eligibility and verification.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma required

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: None required

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

UNIT POPULATION SERVED COMPETENCY

Evidence exists that The Christ Hospital staff considers the special needs and behaviors of the specific patient populations served, associates demonstrate those competencies that address the unique characteristics related to developmental, physical, psychosocial, mental, emotional, and social needs of patients across the life span. Employees are able to demonstrate those competencies that address the needs of patients with unique cultural norms, religious preferences, language, communication barriers, literacy issues, and health literacy limitations.

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